Desktop versions available for Windows and Mac as an alternative to a desk handset

The Company is targeting its existing 24,000 users on the Vonex platform for the initial release, to be extended to target new Enterprise and Government clients to generate additional revenue growth

Telecommunications innovator Vonex Limited("Vonex"or the"Company")(ASX: VN8) is pleased to announce the launch of the Vonex Phone app for iOS, Android, Windows and Mac. The Vonex Phone app is underpinned by CounterPath'sBria software and is the first initiative under the CounterPath joint marketing and distribution agreement formed in August 2018. For more detail regardingVonex'sagreement with global unified communications specialist Counterpath Corp (NASDAQ: CPAH), please refer to theCompany's ASX announcement dated 2ndAugust 2018.

Users of Vonex hosted phone systems can now download the mobile app software free of charge, allowing them to be connected to their business phone systems anywhere in the world via WiFi or mobile data. Users can also download the desktop software free of charge for use within the web browser.

The Vonex Phone app provides users with full access to all the features of the hosted private branch exchange (PBX) platform, including: making and receiving calls from a landline number, access to full call history and contacts, sending instant messages to other users, music on hold, managing calls via auto attendants and more.

"The Vonex Phone app is a great addition toVonex'sPBX offering. For the first time, it enables true mobility of the landline number, and demonstrates one of the many upgrades that allow for a move away from traditional telephone networks to a cloud-based phone system. We are pleased that rapid progress following our joint initiative agreement with Counterpath has empowered Vonex to fast track release of this new product across four different operating systems.

"VonexPhone is backed by our real time support, with average wait times of just 30 seconds to the support team. We expect this to be a popular, easy-to-use product which will generate additional revenue from existing users as an extra subscription, and from new customers who require desktop and mobile solutions for their phone system."

Each license key will enable users to use the Vonex Phone app on two separate devices simultaneously. Vonex Phone is available for rapid, simple activation through theCompany'sproprietary Sign on Glass provisioning platform.

Figure 1: Simple interface of the Vonex Phone app

A range of subscription plans will be available viaVonex'sretail division, where users can pay for phone calls on a per minute or per call basis, or via a recurring monthly subscription which includes unlimited phone calls.

When sold throughVonex'sWholesale (white label) division, this product will generate additional wholesale PBX registration fees for each device that is registered to the platform.

As an Enterprise grade solution, Vonex Phone will be available for Enterprise and Government clients, where high scalability, mobility and unified communication systems are all key drivers of adoption, potentially opening up new opportunities not previously targeted.

Vonex is a full service, award-winning telecommunications service provider selling mobile, internet, traditional fixed lines, and hosted PBX and VoIP services - predominately to the small to medium enterprise ("SME") customer under the Vonex brand. The Company also provides wholesale customers, such as internet service providers, access to the core Vonex PBX and call termination services at wholesale rates via a white label model.

Vonex also develops new technologies in the telecommunications industry, including a feature-rich cloud-hosted PBX system. Vonex is also developing the Oper8tor App, a multi-platform real-time voice, messaging and social media app that allows users to connect with all social media friends, followers and contacts across different social medias, all consolidated into one app.